Kasen Omakase

I had such a wonderful birthday experience at Kasen! The chef knew it was my birthday and surprised me with a lovely sashimi “birthday cake.” At the end of the meal, the team also added a candle to my dessert, which made the experience feel incredibly thoughtful and full of ceremony. The service was attentive, the food was delicious, and every detail made me feel genuinely celebrated. Highly recommended for an omakase experience or birthday celebration in Ho Chi Minh City!

Extremely disappointed with the overall experience, especially considering how overpriced the food is. The food itself was nothing special and definitely did not justify the price. Most of the dishes were fairly ordinary and tasted like something you could easily get at other Japanese restaurants for much less. Even the mochi was disappointing — it tasted like something you could easily buy from a supermarket. What really ruined the experience was the chef’s attitude. He came across as extremely arrogant and condescending when explaining the ingredients, as though we didn’t know anything about what we were eating. When we asked questions, he seemed impatient and uninterested in continuing the conversation. We were simply customers trying to enjoy our meal and take some photos to capture the experience and memories. However, he seemed visibly impatient about it, which made us feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. He eventually walked away halfway through and left another staff member to serve us. For a restaurant charging such a premium, I expected not only better food but also much more professional and respectful service. There is nothing wrong with paying more for a good dining experience, but the food and service need to justify the price. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing and, in my opinion, nowhere near worth what we paid.

The layers of flavors for our Seasonal Omakase with sake pairing were superb. Chef is very attentive, passionate and friendly especially in presenting the courses. Highly recommended and definitely will be back again

The best omakase offered used what was in season. It was eclectic with some unusual dishes. Way too many courses for the two of us. I couldn't eat half of the last 3 courses and my companion couldn't eat any of the last 3 or 4. Too much food.

Decided to treat myself to an omakase experience for my birthday and I'm so glad I did. I had the Premium set paired with sake during lunch, a quiet affair on a Tue. Chef Chu was meticulous in introducing each dish and conversation was easy. The sake was soo good, and each dish was good and amazing in their own right. The restaurant also prepared a cake for me and I was able to sample different sake before deciding which one I wanted. A bit pricey, but definitely recommend for the quality and experience :)